Thursday 06th, May 2010
Mr. Sam releases new artist album "Pop Model"
Artists: French electronic music artist extraordinaire Mr. Sam (Samuel Paquet) refuses to let himself be directed into one particular musical direction, as already proved by his extensive discography. His worldly known Opus compilations series - Opus Tertio was his most recent offering - can be described as his DJ trademark as what one may expect when Mr. Sam is on the decks, but what's the story with Mr. Sam “Le Créateur”? The answer is hidden in the release of his fantastic new artist album Pop Model.
Mr. Sam approached the process of creating the individual album tracks with the utmost care, constantly experimenting, reinventing, shaping and molding his sound to perfection. Sam likes to compare this process with the working habits of a fashion couturier, operating as a producer who sets the trends without following the current musical paths. During the creation of Pop Model, Sam took somewhat of a risk by producing it in such a diverse manner but taking risks is Sam's game which he mastered to perfection. According to Mr. Sam, the title is a word play on "Top Model" but at the same time, on "Model of Pop", a more suitable description characterizing his affection for pop music.
No less than 21 tracks are to be found on Pop Model with a versatility rarely to be found on artist albums nowadays, incorporating classical pieces, ethnic influences, rocking electro, old school based productions, techno, vocal trance, chill out tracks and yes; pop music. Sam was fortunate to work with established namess such as Andy Duguid and vocalists Amanda Wilson, Tiff Lacey, Kirsty Hawkshaw and Esmaye provided the album with their vocal abilities. BT joined Sam in producing The Great Opus, and even eighties icon Pat Benatar has her part in Pop Model by allowing Sam to use a sample of her hit Invincible, to be released as Mr. Sam's brand new single with a stunning video.
Sam's respect for old school house emerges in tracks like Ing Ong (using Quadrophonia - Quadrophonia), Dominator (based on the Human Resource classic) and Anasthasia (containing elements of T99's immortal early nineties single). Sam's remix treatment for Deadmau5's gem Clockwork puts the icing on the cake and closes off the album as a bonus track.
Tracklisting:
01. Ave Eva
02. Invincible (with Andy Duguid vs. Pat Benatar) (Mr. Sam Remix)
03. Just The Beginning (feat. Disco International)
04. Ing Ong
05. Gotta Have It (feat, Esmaye)
06. Gone (with Andy Duguid feast. Jennie Löfgren)
07. Satisfaction Guaranteed (with Andy Duguid feat. Amanda Wilson)
08. The Great Opus (with BT)
09. Seven 7 Seven
10. Carved (with T4L feat. Tiff Lacey)
11. Cygnes (feat. clAud9)
12. Hold My Breath (with Andy Duguid feat. Solarstone)
13. Rydem Koba (with T4L)
14. Mixi
15. Tantra
16. Menkayo (with T4L)
17. Dominator (vs. Human Resource)
18. Anasthasia (vs. T99)
19. E&E
20. One Day (feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw)
Bonus track:
21. Deadmau5 - Clockwork (Mr. Sam Remix)
More info:
http://www.mrsam.tv
Written by:
Twan van Loon
Artists: French electronic music artist extraordinaire Mr. Sam (Samuel Paquet) refuses to let himself be directed into one particular musical direction, as already proved by his extensive discography. His worldly known Opus compilations series - Opus Tertio was his most recent offering - can be described as his DJ trademark as what one may expect when Mr. Sam is on the decks, but what's the story with Mr. Sam “Le Créateur”? The answer is hidden in the release of his fantastic new artist album Pop Model.
Mr. Sam approached the process of creating the individual album tracks with the utmost care, constantly experimenting, reinventing, shaping and molding his sound to perfection. Sam likes to compare this process with the working habits of a fashion couturier, operating as a producer who sets the trends without following the current musical paths. During the creation of Pop Model, Sam took somewhat of a risk by producing it in such a diverse manner but taking risks is Sam's game which he mastered to perfection. According to Mr. Sam, the title is a word play on "Top Model" but at the same time, on "Model of Pop", a more suitable description characterizing his affection for pop music.
No less than 21 tracks are to be found on Pop Model with a versatility rarely to be found on artist albums nowadays, incorporating classical pieces, ethnic influences, rocking electro, old school based productions, techno, vocal trance, chill out tracks and yes; pop music. Sam was fortunate to work with established namess such as Andy Duguid and vocalists Amanda Wilson, Tiff Lacey, Kirsty Hawkshaw and Esmaye provided the album with their vocal abilities. BT joined Sam in producing The Great Opus, and even eighties icon Pat Benatar has her part in Pop Model by allowing Sam to use a sample of her hit Invincible, to be released as Mr. Sam's brand new single with a stunning video.
Sam's respect for old school house emerges in tracks like Ing Ong (using Quadrophonia - Quadrophonia), Dominator (based on the Human Resource classic) and Anasthasia (containing elements of T99's immortal early nineties single). Sam's remix treatment for Deadmau5's gem Clockwork puts the icing on the cake and closes off the album as a bonus track.
Tracklisting:
01. Ave Eva
02. Invincible (with Andy Duguid vs. Pat Benatar) (Mr. Sam Remix)
03. Just The Beginning (feat. Disco International)
04. Ing Ong
05. Gotta Have It (feat, Esmaye)
06. Gone (with Andy Duguid feast. Jennie Löfgren)
07. Satisfaction Guaranteed (with Andy Duguid feat. Amanda Wilson)
08. The Great Opus (with BT)
09. Seven 7 Seven
10. Carved (with T4L feat. Tiff Lacey)
11. Cygnes (feat. clAud9)
12. Hold My Breath (with Andy Duguid feat. Solarstone)
13. Rydem Koba (with T4L)
14. Mixi
15. Tantra
16. Menkayo (with T4L)
17. Dominator (vs. Human Resource)
18. Anasthasia (vs. T99)
19. E&E
20. One Day (feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw)
Bonus track:
21. Deadmau5 - Clockwork (Mr. Sam Remix)
More info:
http://www.mrsam.tv
Written by:
Twan van Loon
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